Deficiency anemia

This study tests whether giving blood transfusions more liberally (when hemoglobin drops to 9 g/dL) versus more restrictively (when it drops to 7.5 g/dL) reduces death and serious complications like heart attack, stroke, or kidney injury in patients aged 70 and older undergoing n…

This study tested a program that combines small loans and group support to help people with HIV in Kenya. The goal was to improve HIV medication adherence, mental health, and family relationships. 843 people took part, and the program aimed to reduce depression, anxiety, and PTSD…

This small study tested whether a daily iron-rich yeast drink with SOD can improve anemia and skin condition in women aged 18-35. Eleven women with mild anemia drank the supplement for four weeks. Researchers measured blood iron levels and skin-related markers before and after to…

This study tested whether weekly community-led group discussions about health topics could change how people feel about COVID-19 testing and vaccines. 49 adults from housing authority agencies took part in Zoom meetings and completed surveys over 18 weeks. The goal was to see if …

This study tracks 180 orthopedic patients in Cyprus to see if a single doctor visit changes how much they trust AI health information. Patients fill out surveys before and after their appointment, and doctors also report on the accuracy of any AI advice patients brought up. The g…

This trial explores whether a blood test measuring reticulocyte hemoglobin content (RET-He) can predict how well cancer patients with anemia will respond to intravenous iron treatment. The study involves adults with solid tumors who have functional iron deficiency. By checking RE…

This study explored whether low hemoglobin (anemia) is linked to an enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) in children up to 18 years old. Researchers used chest X-rays and echocardiograms to check for heart enlargement in 56 anemic children. The goal was to better understand how anemia a…

This study tested whether weekly community-led group discussions could improve trust and openness to COVID-19 testing and vaccination. Fifty-seven adults from nine housing agencies took part in online meetings and completed surveys over six months. The goal was to see if peer-led…

This study looked at whether eating beef every day for 30 days could improve thinking and visual skills in healthy young women. 80 women aged 18-40 took part, with one group eating beef and the other eating a plant-based protein. Researchers measured their performance on a 3D tra…